This bill amends existing laws related to prison riot offenses and introduces new provisions aimed at addressing the implications of such offenses for individuals incarcerated in facilities operated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families or county juvenile detention facilities. Key amendments include the definition of "correctional institution" to clarify that it does not encompass juvenile facilities for certain legal contexts, and the introduction of a process for individuals convicted of prison riot offenses in these facilities to apply for the vacation of their records. Specifically, if an applicant qualifies, the court is mandated to vacate the record of conviction or adjudication.

Additionally, the bill establishes new sections that allow for motions for relief from sentences or dispositions based on past prison riot adjudications, ensuring that such offenses do not adversely affect current sentencing. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is also tasked with creating rules to manage prison riot behavior as an infraction within their internal behavioral management system. The provisions of this act are retroactive to all relevant convictions and are set to take effect on August 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9.94.049, 9.94A.640
Substitute Bill: 9.94.049, 9.94A.640
Engrossed Substitute: 9.94.049, 9.94A.640